led lights

[jas1971]

hi I'm new to this new forum and I'm looking to get some ideas for my new Reef tank that I'm having made
so the tank will be 1000mm wide x 700mm deep & 760mm high so I want to keep lps & sps corals and would like to go with leds but there's so many on the market its a difficult to pick the right one. I don't want to go halides due to the cost to run them, and ideally i want to just purchase one unit to cover the size of the tank and expecting it to be an expensive layout. any ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[vetteguy53081]

hi I'm new to this new forum and I'm looking to get some ideas for my new Reef tank that I'm having made
so the tank will be 1000mm wide x 700mm deep & 760mm high so I want to keep lps & sps corals and would like to go with leds but there's so many on the market its a difficult to pick the right one. I don't want to go halides due to the cost to run them, and ideally i want to just purchase one unit to cover the size of the tank and expecting it to be an expensive layout. any ideas would be much appreciated.

Recommended:

noopsyche K7 pros

OR 3-4 Ai Hydra 26 or 32hd

OR

Orphek Atlantiks and even 3-4 Orphek OR3 light bars (sky blue and Blue Plue)

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Welcome to reef to reef! Don't be a stranger! I'm not super experienced in reef tank lighting as I've only got the current lights i have now and i haven't even started my first corals yet but someone on here with experience will chime in!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Snoopy 67]

1 fixture means something 36". Nothing out of the ordinary.
Lighting is so personal to each person.
My advise is to look @ as many different lights to see exactly what you like.

 

[Psyduck]

I think it really depends on your budget. Radions are the most popular option tho.

 

[Uncle99]

Welcome to R2R!
Everyone has the “best” lighting options.

I used Nicrews cause that’s all I could afford.
I didn’t need all the toys, the corals just want light in the correct spectrum and intensity.

7 years later, still running, still growing everything included clams a Acros.

I’m sure any of the offerings you select will be fine.

Just keep in mind, lights take a beating over salt water.

 

[jas1971]

Hi All
thank you for the welcome guys so my budget is £1000 and I've looked at the Atlantik icon which looks decent and will take a look at the others mentioned, and been a few years since i last had a set up which was a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft with halides which was good but it dominated the room and the wife wasnt too happy lol.

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!. I'm still using halides,

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[jas1971]

nice set up

 

[edsbeaker]

Hello and Welcome!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[X-37B]

Look at the Reef Breeders 32 or the new Meridian by RB.
I run a RB 24 on one system and 2 RB 50's on my main.
I also run 3 xr15's on my 50.
I think the RB's would work well for 1 light and fit your budget.